If you have an idea for a creative business but aren’t sure what comes next, this workshop is for you. Join creative business coach Chereen Leong Schwarz for an encouraging, action-oriented session designed for idea-stage creatives who are starting from the ground up. Chereen will open with a grounding exercise, then lead a workshop-style presentation […]
Each month, the Rural Women in Entrepreneurship group inside the Startup Colorado Community comes together for a virtual hour of connection. July's co-host will be Maureen Rikhof, co-owner of Carpe Construction and Ark Valley Pallet Company. This hour is casual, fun, and easy to drop into. We talk about what we’re currently working on, share […]
For our July Rural Creative Connections session, we’re meeting Paul Spitzer from Durango. He's the founder of Verra, a social marketplace app for handmade goods rooted in authenticity, creativity, and community. Paul brings a unique mix of experience to this conversation. With a long career in technology and a background in art and design, he […]
The Rural Creative Collective Night Market returns to West Slope Startup Week for its second year! Join us Wednesday evening at The Powerhouse in Durango for a lively celebration of rural creativity, entrepreneurship, and community. Browse handmade goods from rural artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs, connect with the people behind the work, and get a […]
Rural Women in Entrepreneurship (RWE) Retreat | October 30–November 1, 2026 Steel Horse | Villa Grove, Colorado The RWE Retreat is a small, in-person gathering for women who are building, leading, creating, and supporting businesses in Colorado. Hosted by Startup Colorado and held at Steel Horse, a privately owned mountain-view property on 17.5 peaceful acres […]